One of the world’s five biggest cities a century ago, Vienna may no longer be the capital of a huge empire but it is still a world leader in terms of its quality of life. The economic and cultural dynamism, and superb infrastructure of the modern metropolis have led to Vienna being designated the “world’s most liveable city” for the past six years. With its glorious past still clearly visible, the Austrian capital is also one of the most beautiful. A place of awe-inspiring architecture and a more palpable sense of history than just about any other city on the planet, Vienna is the seventh coin in our eye-opening Austria Piece by Piece series.

Comes in a case complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity and protective slipcase

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Life Ball Medal 2015
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Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst who, with her rallying cry "we are unstoppable", became an icon of tolerance and open mindedness now becomes one of the most famous women in art history - Gustav Klimt's Golden Adele. As the 23rd Life Ball infuses Vienna’s City Hall with gold on 16 May 2015, this medal fuses two famous figures: Adele Bloch-Bauer, immortalized in Klimt’s famous painting, and Tom Neuwirth, immortalized in his alter ego, Conchita Wurst.

By purchasing this spectacular gold-plated silver medal, not only will you acquire something really spacial, you will also help a truly worthwhile cause - forty euros of the medal's retail price will be donated to AIDS LIFE.

In addition to their duty to defend Austrian territory, the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer) play a vital role in international peacekeeping and humanitarian relief missions, and also provide invaluable assistance in cases of natural disaster. Commemorating the foundation of the Bundesheer in 1955, this dynamic 5 euro coin pays homage to the brave men and women who have been performing those duties for the past 60 years.

Painted between 1900 and 1907 to decorate the ceiling of the assembly hall of the University of Vienna, Gustav Klimt’s Faculty Paintings were the Viennese master’s last public commission. Klimt’s critics believed they broke cultural taboos and pushed the boundaries of obscenity, but their sensual beauty is plain to see on Medicine, the fourth coin in our award-winning Klimt and his Women series.

Comes in a case complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity and protective slipcase